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SQF Practitioner's Bundle for Food Manufacturing Ed. 10

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Course Overview

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The first step in achieving SQF certification is to clearly understand the SQF Food Safety Code.  The SQF Practitioner’s Bundle is designed for individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety.  A primary and substitute SQF Practitioner needs to be designated for each site. 

The SQF practitioner must have completed HACCP training and be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans and have a clear understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and its requirement 

 

A primary and substitute SQF Practitioner needs to be designated for each site. 

The SQF practitioner must have completed HACCP training and be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans and have a clear understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and its requirements. 

 

This week-long SQF Practitioner’s Bundle course includes: 

 

  • One day of internal auditing principles related to the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing system requirements, Internal Auditor: SQF Ed. 10

 

This intensive program provides you with the essential training, knowledge, skills and tools needed to establish and maintain the SQF system certification for your organization. 

 

Participants will receive a copy of the SQF Food Safety Code for Food Packaging Manufacturers, Edition 10. 

 

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.  

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email. 

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate. 

 

Who should attend  

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

 

Prerequisites  

A good working knowledge of GMPs and understanding of food safety principles is essential. HACCP I: Prerequisite Programs or equivalent.

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Course Objective

At the end of the program, learners will have completed the following: 

  • HACCP training 

  • Implementing SQF Systems Ed. 10 

 

Accreditation  

As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program. 

1.3 CEUs for HACCP for Food Processors and 0.65 CEUs for Internal Auditor: SQF.   

 

Partners 

International HACCP Alliance, providing a uniform program to assure safer food products.

 

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program that is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers world-wide. Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the SQF family of food safety and quality codes are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain – from the farm all the way to the retail stores.

 

Technology Requirements:

Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected]. 

 

Computer & Internet Connection:

Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High‑speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.

 

Compatible Web Browsers:

The following browsers are supported: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

 

Accommodations 

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact your us at [email protected]

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    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate. 

     

    Who should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

     

    Prerequisites  

    It is recommended that participants have successfully completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the Glossary of the SQF Code, Edition 9 before attending this course. 

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    NOTE: This course requires frequent reference to the SQF Edition 10 Code. Please have the applicable Code printed or available electronically throughout the session. 

     

    An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.  

    Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email. 

    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate. 

     

    Who should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

     

    Prerequisites  

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